The good people at Banded Brewing have proven to be great partners of Maine Audubon. Our relationship began in 2019, when Banded hosted our Friends of East Point Audubon Sanctuary group for several nights at their Biddeford brewery. The idea was hatched during that time to collaborate on a beer …
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Fond memories from Gilsland Farm summer camp
Before summer truly comes to a close, we wanted to thank our Gilsland Farm summer camp families for a fantastic summer and share a few favorite memories. Camp days offer so many different ways to engage with the natural world, learn about wildlife, and have fun with friends. Like learning to use …
Announcing the Renewable Energy Siting Tool
Maine is in the midst of a new era of renewable energy development, spurred by legislation that requires 80% of Maine’s electricity come from renewable resources by 2030 and 100% by 2050. These targets are amongst the most ambitious in the country and are necessary to stave off the worst impacts …
Backyard Bird of the Month for September: American Goldfinch
One of the most familiar of songbirds, the American Goldfinch, is a late and specialized nester. In late summer, while many of Maine’s breeding birds are fledging this year’s chicks, goldfinches are just getting started. By September, the goldfinch chicks should be out of the nest, still following …
Poetry, Art, and Nature come together at Gilsland Farm
Words, art, and nature combined for a very special event last week, In the Shadow of a Pine: Black Poets from Maine Respond to David Driskell. On a warm summer evening, visitors to Gilsland Farm Audubon Center were treated to a selection of poetry as five poets gave readings at three locations …
Why September is the best month for planting in Maine
Welcome to the best month for planting in Maine! September offers the perfect combination of cooler nights, high dew points, warm soil, and, typically, more rainfall. Plants that go in the ground this month will have a few weeks to settle, root out a little, and become dormant for winter. Plants …
Stay connected this September at our sanctuaries
September always brings a tinge of sadness for those of us summer-loving sun seekers. All of a sudden, the nights are cool and the kids are back in school. This September in particular threatens to lower my spirits. Summer gatherings brought so much joy, and just when we thought we could safely …
Piping Plovers: Record-breaking numbers don’t tell the whole story
One possible headline for a story about the 2021 Piping Plover season could be “Endangered Birds Break Records on Maine Beaches in 2021.” That wouldn’t be wrong, and yes, there would be much to celebrate. More Piping Plover pairs than ever before fledged chicks. In 2020, 98 plover pairs fledged 199 …
Celebrating 5 Years of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
WHEREAS, Katahdin Woods and Waters is an exceptional example of the rich and storied Maine Woods, enhanced by its location in a larger protected landscape, and thus would be a valuable addition to the Nation's natural, historical, and cultural heritage conserved and enjoyed in the National Park …